Research Assistant or Associate in Environmental Epidemiology
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
- Institution
- Imperial College London
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Research Assistant
- Subject area
- Medicine & Health
- Salary
- GBP 45399.00–59484.00 YEAR
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Location:
White City Campus, London
About the role:
Do you have epidemiological experience and wish to work on a European project funded by the Innovate UK as part of the Horizon Europe? The project, named ENDOMIX, aims to investigate the immune-mediated health effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in the environment.
What you would be doing:;
You will
- Undertake a systematic review of the mechanistic literature (experimental, in vitro, in vivo, human) on the immunological effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals.
- Assess the quality and strength of evidence, using appropriate tools.
- Assist with the interpretation of the evidence, comparing epidemiological effects with mechanistic data, specifically on immunological impairment including auto-immune diseases.
- Contribute to overall evaluations of the totality of evidence on immune effects of endocrine disruptors, including causality
What we are looking for:
- MSc or PhD in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
- Experience in Epidemiology analysis
- Experience of Environmental Epidemiology or toxicology
- Experience of conducting systemic reviews
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
- Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
- As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).
This role is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: [Oliver Robinson] – o.robinson@imperial.ac.uk
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